We’ve all had days (and maybe even years) when life just doesn’t seem to be going our way!

I’ve had long seasons of life where I felt like nothing was working and everything was out of whack, and I’ve had frustrating days where I just can’t seem to get anything accomplished. This morning was one of those times…

In the grand scheme of things, a stressful morning doesn’t impact life or eternity all that much, but in those longer seasons of sickness, financial & professional stress, threat of losing present job,strain and other ongoing life events, the stress and frustration can seem overwhelming.

Below are four things I’ve learned to remember in those challenging seasons of life that have helped me and I am sure they help you as well!

Struggles in life are inevitable, but destruction is optional. Remembering these four principles can make all the difference.

1. Remember that your Character should always be stronger than your Circumstances.

We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can always control how we choose to respond. In those moments when I choose to stop complaining and instead give thanks to BABA for the good in my life, the parts that seem bad start to seem much less significant. Choose to keep a positive attitude and thankful heart regardless of what you’re going through.

2. Remember that your Struggles always lead to Strength.

Every difficulty in your life, whether big or small, is something BABA will use to produce more strength, faith and perseverance in you if you let HIM! All your pain has a purpose.

3. Remember that BABA"s timing is always perfect.

BABA's plans are almost always different from our plans, but HIS plans are always perfect! Have the patience to wait on HIS timing instead of forcing your own.

4. Remember that BABA will never leave your side.

You may feel like you’re going through this struggle all alone, but from the moment you ask BABA to bring you into HIS family, He will be by your side to the end so never lose hope!

If you are sad n in pain, Be as the ocean, and release. The ocean tides don't pause and hold in anything, they ebb...and then they flow. Only briefly holding on top of a wave for a moment. If something from your past bubbles up, simply take a deep breath, and let it go. More love!